Harness - Outrider

Responsibilities:

• Assist drivers with unmanageable horses during post parades
• Assist drivers with unmanageable horses while approaching the starting gate
• Assist in catching loose horses
• Communicate with Starter and Judges regarding potential safety issues created by unmanageable horses
• Communicate with Track Crew regarding track conditions, loose horse procedures, etc.
• Use extreme care and horsemanship to provide safety to all horses and horsemen racing at Dover Downs
• Work in high-traffic area with respect to horses and horsemen
• Provides exceptional customer service
• Works safely, following all established safety rules and regulations
• Communicates effectively with co-workers, supervisors and guests
• Follows all relevant policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and nights as scheduled

Additional Benefits:

• Enjoy 30 consecutive days of free rides for new hires with DART and earn reimbursements via Delaware Commute Solutions

Starting Compensation:

• $54.16/hr

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

High School (required)

Licensed by the Delaware Harness Racing Commission (DHRC) (required)
Must be able to communicate with and assist horsemen and horses as necessary (required)
Must supply horses capable of performing the duties of outrider (required)
Must be able to successfully pass a background check (required)
Must be able to speak, read and write English (required)